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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 282.57 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 282.57 and 119.53 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 282.57 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/282.57 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 282.57 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 33,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.59/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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